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Ken Burns wins a $250,000 prize for bringing American history to life

NEW YORK (AP) — Documentary maker Ken Burns has won a $250,000 prize for his “significant contributions to promoting knowledge and understanding of American history.” Burns is the inaugural winner of the David M. Rubenstein Prize for the Advancement of American History, presented by The New York Historical museum. A prize jury that includes the Pulitzer Prize winners Annette Gordon-Reed and Jon Meacham cited Burns for work that “reflects our highest aspirations.” Burns' many subjects have included the American Revolution, the Civil War and the Vietnam War. “Always asking the question, ‘Who are we as Americans?’ Ken’s films have brought the history of the nation to more people in our time than perhaps any other body of work by one person, shedding light on our virtues and our vices,” the jury's statement reads in part. The award was established earlier this year by Rubenstein, the financier, philanthropist and Baltimore Orioles owner. In a statement issued Wednesday through New York Historical, the 73-year-old Burns said he was “hugely appreciative and humbled.” “Our films rely on the work of generations of historians and archivists and what amounts to a collective conversation about who we are as a people,” he said. “I am

New York · 13d

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Fresh cut hay goes airborne creating Haynado in New York State.

A haynado—a dust devil made of hay—occurred at Hilly Acres Farm, a family-owned dairy and beef farm located in Jeffersonville, New York.

New York · 14d

WETM 18 News

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18 Sports List – Top 10 quarterbacks in local history

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – It’s time for another special edition of The 18 Sports List. On this segment we continue our legendary countdown series with the best local quarterbacks of all-time in football. From Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees to some of the greatest arms in Twin Tiers history who have broken record after […]

Elmira, NY · 20d

WETM 18 News

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Cornhole tournament to be held benefiting Schuyler County veterans

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (WETM) – According to a post from the Schuyler County Cornhole League, a benefit tournament will be held in November to help veterans in Schuyler County. On Sunday, Nov. 8th, a cornhole tournament will be held to benefit Veterans for Schuyler, with all money raised going straight to the organization. Organizers say […]

Schuyler County, NY · 15d

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Halloween Trunk or Treat Events happening this weekend around the Twin Tiers

(WENY) — As Halloween draws closer, a bunch of communities around the Twin Tiers are celebrating the holiday this weekend with their own trunk or treat events. Chemung County has a variety of events happening all weekend. Friday, October 23rd:. The 5th Annual Wicked Wisner Trunk or Treat is...

Chemung County, NY · 22d

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When NBC Radio Began 100 Years Ago

Ed. note: The AT&T subsidiary that manufactured radio transmitters was Western Electric, not Western Union as originally posted. The first broadcast of the National Broadcasting Company was heard on Nov. 15, 1926. Author John Schneider tells how it came about. In the early years of the 20th century, the infant...

New York, NY · 14d

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Elmira College to offer Fine Arts fellowship

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The Elmira College Center for Mark Twain Studies is offering a 2027 residency opportunity for a select visual artist or musician, with applications due in mid-December. The Quarry Farm Fine Arts Fellowship is open to a visual artist or a musician at any stage in their career, providing the opportunity to […]

Elmira, NY · 15d

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Hundreds gather for indoor trick-or-treat at Arnot Mall

Big Flats, N.Y. (WETM) — The area’s largest indoor trick or treat event took place at the Arnot Mall from 3 to 5 pm! Hundreds of people crowded in the Arnot Mall Event Center to do some indoor trick or treating. Kids were all dressed up in costumes like superheroes, inflatable dinosaurs, and more. 18 […]

Big Flats, NY · 17d

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Mastodon Remains Found Near Binghamton Surprise Local History Fans

Historic records show mastodon remains were discovered in Lisle, giving Broome County a fascinating Ice Age story.

Binghamton, NY · 21d

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How an Animal Sanctuary in Upstate New York Became Part of Film History

Upstate New York is a major part of one of 2026's biggest box office surprises

New York · 19d

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New York State Broadcasters Association Inducts Seven Into Hall of Fame

The New York State Broadcasters Association inducted seven radio and TV personalities into its Hall of Fame during a ceremony Thursday at the Rainbow Room in New York City. The Class of 2026 spans major-market news operations and regional community stations across the Empire State. “From the biggest stage in...

New York · 18d

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Empirical Paranormal, local first responders to hold paranormal lockdown at 1890 House Museum

CORTLAND, NY (607NewsNow) — Empirical Paranormal, a TAPS Family team, joins local first responders for Paranormal Lockdown 2026 on Saturday, October 24th, where they spend an entire night in the museum. The proceeds from the event will benefit the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics New York and...

Cortland, NY · 18d

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25 Upstate New York Towns Older Than the United States

When the Declaration of Independence was adopted in 1776, some communities in what is now Upstate New York were already more than a century old. Albany had been a Hudson River trading center since the Dutch colonial era. Kingston had developed within the walls of a fortified settlement. Along the Mohawk, Hudson, and Wallkill rivers, other villages and farming districts had grown around trading routes, churches, mills, and colonial roads. These places were not waiting for the United States to appear on a map. They already had histories of their own.

New York · 18d

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Did You Know This Horror Movie Franchise Was Partially Filmed In Upstate New York?

Paramount Pictures took over West Dover Road in Dover this summer to film A Quiet Place Part III. The Hudson Valley production wraps up the Abbott family's story, arriving in theaters July 2027.

New York · 19d

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Ellen McHale Retiring From New York Folklore

New York Folklore (formerly known as the New York Folklore Society) supports folk and traditional artists and organizations, showcases traditional arts and culture of New York State, connects traditional artists and communities to a network of artists and tradition bearers, produces publications and programs, and builds community-based skills and expertise for greater appreciation of New York’s diverse communities and heritages.

New York · 15d